Accession Data:

Barkeria melanocaulon A.Rich. & Galeotti

Common Name: Dark-Stemmed Barkeria

Family: Orchidaceae Juss.

Country of Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)

Habitat: lithophyte found at 1600 meters

Description: syn. Barkeria halbingeri

Culture: Plants are grown in warm to intermediate conditions in moderate sunlight. They are usually grown mounted on cork or bark with sphagnum moss. Plants should be watered regularly. Keep the plant in a media that can dry out pretty quickly. The plant can also take dryouts between waterings. Keep the plant in an area with good air circulation. Watering should be reduced during resting season from fall to winter. 4